Teenage DSD vent

[Fleur]

O no WAY are you alone. It's amazing how self centred they are. AMAZING. I think my DD has said/done everything you posted at least 500 times. She still thinks the world revolves around her....

revolves around her? oh yeahhhh that....

I had to restrain myself talking to my DD today, I restricted myself to the words 'thoughtless & inconsiderate' - I could have thrown a whole lot more in there as well The total disregard for anyone else... kills me.

I really do think though that there is a certain inability to see or feel anything from another person's viewpoint. I kind of remember being a bit like that myself. (surely not this bad, lol) I think it's age related, not a personality trait (at this age anyhoo).

So no, you are sooo not alone...
ummm, as for how to deal with it *shrug* .... you know how everyone always says babies don't come with an instruction manual? well I think babies are waaaay easier than teenagers. I'm winging it

[Mrs Jak]

My 19yo sister is still like this and unfortunately, I'm pretty sure I was oblivious to the world around me too, until I had to go out on my own and pay my own way.

Oh how I miss the bliss of ignorance and only having to worry about myself Although, you couldn't pay me enough to go back there!

The only tactic I can think of would be to possibly have the 3 of you sit down together and talk about how you all feel, draw up a 'contract' (or just talk about) for respecting house rules and the possible consequences of not following the rules, while at the same time praising her for all the good things she does do already.

[fionas]

oh don't start me.

DSD is 17 and completely like this. I have no idea if we cut her too much slack a few years ago and could have cracked down on it earlier but it has created a lot of issues for us.

So it would be hypocritical of me to give advice, just reassurance that you're not alone!